Cross-linguistic differences in spatial or temporal vocabulary suggest what about thought processes?
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Correct answer: Language can influence how people conceive space and time
Differences in how languages encode space and time can lead to differences in how speakers mentally represent those concepts, indicating language’s influence on cognition.
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